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[spore415 5]

Welcome to the Republic of New Auria!!!!

a history in words.... installment 1

The present day Republic of New Auria was not always a republic, or a country at all for that matter. It was founded in the year of 1600 by explorer Harold Amex under an exploration funded by King Charles Auri of the small island kingdom of Heska. The Island, Auri Island had been populated, scarcely, for several hundred years by indigenous before Amex arrived and claimed the land in the name of King Auri. Before the history of New Auria can continue, a background on Heska must first be established. Heska was founded in 1422 when Christopher Colortes sailed the ocean blue (didn’t know that he beat Columbus, did you?). One of the crew on Colortes’ ship, whose name has been lost over the course of time, stayed on the five small (about 2 square miles) islands where he gained good relations with natives. Over the course of several years, he was able to teach them Sim Standard Language and Customs, eventually even marrying and having children with one of the native’s most beautiful young women. He gradually revised the way their society was run to a point where it was almost that of modern 15^th century Europe. Many of his former crew mates some twenty years later boarded a ship in their old age to go and find him. While they found the island on which he lived, they were disheartened to hear that he had died two years previous. But to their surprise, a young man, the sailor’s son, had established himself as king of the island. The former crew mates then boarded their ship again and sailed back to Europe. But with them, they took the story of an island of civilized Indians and son, who had successfully taken power over them, without violence. Over the course of the next few years, several ships set sail to the island to see the Civilized Indians. Out of all of the 15 ships that had set off for the island, only 1 returned back to Europe. It was neither Storms nor Sea monsters that caused this, but their own choice. An already established, peaceful near European Settlement, that was exempt from taxes appealed to all who came. The island’s population grew from 67 natives to around 975 Sims in the course of a little under 25 years. In that time, governing had turned from an oligarchy to a mini kingdom, with the original Sailor’s Bloodline as the royal head of state. Though historians are unsure, a common legend exists that the name Heska came from the last sound the Original Sailor made as he choked to death and died. With a background on Heska, New Auria’s History can resume. So, in a similar way that Heska was founded, so was New Auria. With a baseline native population, and a gradual flow of new settlers, the Colony of Auria was established, though not out of curiosity, but for territorial Acquisition (and was the Colony of Auria a territorial Acquisition! Increasing the land of Heska by nearly 500 fold)

Next installment…. The growing of the Auria Colony and its independence. 

Back to Present Day!

the official Banner (different than a flagf, used more for festivites then government activites) of New Auria, a simplistic design, the initials of the republic, acting as the barriers between land (green) an sea (blue). a pictoral refrence to the country's long ties and dependance on that that come from both land and sea!

a topographic map of the Republic of New Auria. note country borders, being the  Atlandtic on the right and the Ur Mountains to the left.

the relation of New Auria to the rest of the North America. note, that only a small sliver of the island is actually the country of New Auria, the rest being part of Canada. 

And now i Tease!

Auria City, the largest community in the country as well as the Capital. in this picture is the center of the city and the three largest buildings in the New Auria, from left to right:  the Scarlett Center, a multi use Commercial building, home to Libra Insurance Co. and the second tallest skyscraper. Yarva Bank, third tallest building and financial powerhouse to the region. Auria Rail Building, tallest building in the country and home to the largest employer, and ruler of the rail empire, the Auria Rail Company, that holds dominion over all things locomotive. the Auria Rail Building stands tall and proud next to Central Station, flagship Station of the Company. unfortunately however, there can be no buidling taller than the Auria Rail Building (310 feet) at the current time due to National Law.

Auria City Station, the Center point for all rail networks (which New Auria relies on heavily) around the country. Rail is one of the busiest modes of trnsportation with nearly 40,000 using the rail network everyday, to and from work. also in the picture is the Auria Area Hospital, one of two competing medical providers. what was once a herb healing shack has grown into an advanced center for cure with some of the continents best docs!

Amex Park and parkway, one of the most busiest areas in the city. during the fall season, the foliage is absolutely Beautful, attracting hundreds of picknickers and young lovers. some say that the area it their favorite in the city, radiating with beauty! if this area appeals to you, please take note that most houses along this road don't sell for anything less than 800,000 simoleans.

a night shot of the park and parkway, even when the sun goes down, the park's beauty still radiates drawing in couples (and some non couples) who like to hide in the thick trees and.....

[spore415 5]

i apologize for my multi posting, it was an accident. if possible, could a Mod delete or lock all of the other threads save this one. once again i apologize, and thank you in advance

yours truely,

Spore415

[newyorkrunaway1 110]

lol, it looks like st hiccupped... lol

[metarvo 710]

I noticed that there was a new CJ, so I thought I would check it out.  This is a good start to a CJ, Spore415.  I especially like that parkway, and the wall that runs alongside it.  I know I will follow New Auria.

[nihonkaranws 88]

Spore, it wasn't an error, it was you clicking the 'post' button too much. You've been here long enough to know that you have to be patient, am I right? Honestly, these constant new CJ's are getting annoying, no offense, but seriously...

[goldeneye13 0]

i like your highway and road systems and how you expanded of he US and Canada. good work

[fabsies55 5]

it looks alright, you could get more houses of the STEX or something but it looks good

good job,

[spore415 5]

thank you for your comments, i will edit this post later to get individual comments to you all!
newyorkrunaway1: yeah, lol. i'm not sure why it did that though, i only clicked it twice.....
metarvo: i'm so glad you like it! i tried to model the parkway after a "city" in my area for "added realism". thanks for stopping by and i hope to have you again sooN!
nihonkaranws: i'm sorry
goldeneye13: thank you for your comment! while i don't have any real highways yet, i do have a lot of avenues, to releive congestion, before it hurts (awsome prize if you can tell me what medicine that slogan is used for!).  and yeah, i really just randomly selected a spot on the map and decided to make new auria there
fabsies55: thank you for your input. i don't particularly care for custom houses myself, i don't feel as if they blen in as well or look as nice as maxis houses, but taken into consideration all the same! thanks for stopping by!


hahahah! the project had been delayed for several years, due to an argument by two politicians too long to mention, but finally, the Auria Golds have a place to play ball. the stadium waited 15 long years to be built, and now that it has, it has yet to receive a name! if you have a suggestion to as what the name of the stadium should be, please post it below, or if you would like it to be named after you, i might consider (if you have a really cool name!). i want to hear from you!
yours truely,
-spore415

[JakeMD 107]

How about, the "Swat-Is-Awesome" stadium!

No, but how about the "New Auria Sports Center"

[fabsies55 5]

nice update, that stadium looks awesome with those trees.

well done.

[Ntq€310 1]

wow looks nice, i can see this is going places

[ac94 5]

Looking realistic. Hope to see more... A lot more! How about Andrew Stadium!

[GreekMan 246]

looks great

I think that your downtown could use a few more buildings. it is od the way it is but i see potential in downtown! I love the baseball staduim!

[wishfulanthony 3]

Nice stadium you got in there, Steve! I also like the simplicity of the city as well... keep it up!

[deathtopumpkins 43]

Wow, this isn't bad! I like all the seasonal trees and the retaining walls, though a slope mod couldn't hurt.

And as to the stadium: the Pumpkinian Stadium.

It looks really nice right there too btw.

[spore415 5]

Thank you all for you Comments, replies to come

i don't have a formal update ready quite yet, (its almost done ) so in the mean time, i would like to provide a "teaser" of whats to come. the most luxorious residential area is being carved out of a hill near downtown Auria CIty. Enjoy

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull start and intro my friend allready looking good

[Follarch 326]

Looks like a nice city. I noticed that there could be some major developments here in the future. That's going to be one nice looking hillside city.

mike~

[spore415 5]

jacqulina: thank you very much!

Archean: indeed there shall be if you care to continue....

To start things off, i thought i would just use some pics that didn't make update 1 so, here they aer, let them speak for themselves (i will be the translator however)

two of Downtown's Skyscrapers

Auria Central Station and surroudning area. 

And now..... on a political note, New Auria Capital Complex (not yet finished). in ten days time there will be a Presidential Elextion, so get out there and vote!

the national capitol building and reflecitng pool. the building was built in 1903, back when New Auria was still apart of Canada (more to be explained in a  history installment next update) and the buildling was a provincial capitol building.

behind the capitol building is the much larger and modern E. R. Huss Building. constructed in 1990, the building houses the president's and Boards offices as well as the six largest federal Agencies including in no particular order;

Department of Utilities

Department of Commerce

Department of Urban Planning and transportation

a zoomed out veiw

where Central Stations Terminal Rail meets the Red and Blue Line

2 of the 6 schools in the Auria School District. 

yesterday, i attempted a teaser. today, i will show the results, have way through completion of the project.

Before:

1/2 way AFTER:

[newyorkrunaway1 110]

nice update

[metarvo 710]

The E. R. Huss building is a good choice, Spore.

[Mr. Ican'tseemtobuildagoodcity 0]

This is a nice CJ, Spore. I would like the stadium to be named Mr. Ican'tseemtobuildagoodcity Stadium (if it isn't already named) LOL. Im just kidding. Im looking forward to how the CJ turns out!

[Theirishnintendonerd 13]

Good update spore415 . I like the terrain Auria has , I can't wait to see what you are going to do with it lol.

-Trevor

[art128 4,618]

great region an great pictures looking forward to the (good) development

Arthur

[Ntq€310 1]

wow that looks great spore! i love your development!

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull update my friend,very nice work the details are fantastic

[JJC12321 0]

very nice spore. the flatting went great. i can't wait to see wat develops there

[spore415 5]

newyorkrunaway1: thank you!

metarvo: i'm glad you like it, i've had it in my plugins folder for quite a while, been wanting to use and kust decided what the hey, why not!?!

Mr. Ican'tseemtobuildagoodcity: hahaha, alright that name will be put into consideration, look below for the results! hope to see you again

Theirishnintendonerd: i hope to do alot! thank you for the compliment

art128: thank you for stopping by, i worked hard so i'm glad you like it!

Ntq$310: awww, Shucks!

jacqulina: thank you so much, always such nice comments, and custom too depsite 33,000 different comments!

JJC12321: and you shall see it all in due time, my friend (that was my John McCain impression)

Update 2:

the American Presidential Elections are in one week from tommorow, so i thought i would hold my own elections! in order to try and get this CJ a little more interactive, i thought i would let people become heads of the Departments (i mentioned in the previous update). so, if you want to be head, you can change the way New Auria looks and devolps. i tried something like this in my first CJ a while back to no avail, so i decided that i might as well give it a shot again! here are some details;

there are three departments to choose from, the department of Commerce, Utilities and Urban Planning and Transportation (UPT). each uniquely different and in charge of running a different part of the country/city. Utiilities Department essential helps with our energy production, sources and research as well as water and waste managment ideas. you say what you want and i do it! the UPT is in charge of zoning and laying roads, rail lines, busses, subway and eventually a seaport and airport. the deparmtnet of Commerce manages business proposals, what and who can and cannot open up shop in the city (e.g. is medi coro wants to build a new skyscraper, its up to you to give the plan a go and a no). 

so thats about it, if you are intrested, the job is yours! and if there is anything you dont like about it or would like to revise, feel free to point it out!

ER Huss building, ready for some new bosses to move in!

sign ups for elections are at the SUB-mall, all are welcome!

the seals of the three departments, be nice, i only have paint!

and on a different note......

the winning entry to the Stadium is DTP's entry, the Pumpkinian Stadium. Congradulations and lets play ball!

Edited - oversize pic

BT

[JJC12321 0]

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!BASEBALL STADIUM!!!!!!my favorite. well this was a good update. i might run for something. i am just not sure which one.....maybe you could describe each job--about what each person would do.

good update. keep em rollin

[BlondeTwiggy 43]

Hey spore!  Looking pretty good.  I like the seasonal trees.  Nice work on that terraforming (tiered?) in the residential area.  Pumpkinian Stadium, lol!  Thanks deathtopumpkins   That last pic is really impressive.